Any general resources for all subjects can be uploaded here.
Don't know what a wiki is? Check out this video for a quick explanation of what a wikispace is and why they work well for classes.
http://delicious.com/ An online bookmarking program. Not only does this allow you to access your bookmarks from any computer, it also allows you to browse other people's bookmarks; it's a great way to find a lot of new and useful websites for your content area.
Here is a free website that assists in the development of rubrics. It is at http://RubiStar.4teachers.org. I hope you will check out this resource if you haven’t already. You can make a rubric in a matter of minutes.
VOKI.COM
If you go to www.voki.com you can create a cartoon version of yourself to speak on your website or give directions in class. You can edit the picture to look very close to yourself or like some creature/object. The coolest part about it though is there is an option where you can record your own voice to speak through the character. There's a place to type in your phone number so that the website can call your cell phone. Then, all you have to do is leave a message and it loops it to your character!
Any general resources for all subjects can be uploaded here.
Don't know what a wiki is? Check out this video for a quick explanation of what a wikispace is and why they work well for classes.
http://delicious.com/ An online bookmarking program. Not only does this allow you to access your bookmarks from any computer, it also allows you to browse other people's bookmarks; it's a great way to find a lot of new and useful websites for your content area.
Great site to grab video off the internet or convert video files: http://www.zamzar.com/
Directions to transport Exam View Pro files from PC to MAC.
Hint to give students about using iMovie and Garage Band.
Directions to Podcast -
Here is a free website that assists in the development of rubrics. It is at http://RubiStar.4teachers.org. I hope you will check out this resource if you haven’t already. You can make a rubric in a matter of minutes.
Gates' Presentation - a Presentation about learning in the "21st Century"
For great websites for each subject area, check out these del.icio.us sites:
Jim Gates
Colette Cairns
Laurie Vitale
Sue Sheffer
Jimbo Lamb
Chris Smith
Darcy Goshorn
Marge Runkle
Jeff Rothenberger
These are all review activities:
VOKI.COM
If you go to www.voki.com you can create a cartoon version of yourself to speak on your website or give directions in class. You can edit the picture to look very close to yourself or like some creature/object. The coolest part about it though is there is an option where you can record your own voice to speak through the character. There's a place to type in your phone number so that the website can call your cell phone. Then, all you have to do is leave a message and it loops it to your character!